Ethernet - DMX8 / WiFi
User Guide V3.x.x

Ethernet - DMX8 / WiFi User Guide V3.x.x
Document eth-dmx8-w_man_v3_lumwifi

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Luminex LCE,
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B-3910,Belgium.
Documentation reviewed by Bart Swinnen.
Printed in the EU.

Table of Contents
Warranty information........................................................................5
Limited warranty..........................................................................5
Returning under warranty..............................................................5
Freight........................................................................................ 5
General.......................................................................................... 6
Packaging.................................................................................... 6
Description.................................................................................. 6
Specification................................................................................ 6
Dimensions...............................................................................6
Weight..................................................................................... 6
Electrical.................................................................................. 6
Connectors............................................................................... 6
Environmental...........................................................................7
Connectivity.................................................................................... 8
Rear panel................................................................................... 8
Mains.......................................................................................8
DMX input / output.................................................................... 8Interface........................................................................................ 9
Front panel.................................................................................. 9
Unlock the node......................................................................10
Reset the node (Out of jail)....................................................... 10
Network configuration..............................................................11
IP setting ...........................................................................11
UDP ports setting.................................................................12
DMX configuration....................................................................13
Outlet route......................................................................... 14
DMX output...................................................................... 14
DMX input........................................................................ 16
Merged DMX input............................................................. 18
Frame rate setting................................................................ 19
Break time setting................................................................ 19Mark After Break (MAB) time setting.......................................19
DMX output time setting........................................................ 20
Global settings........................................................................21
Recall profile........................................................................ 22
Store profile.........................................................................23
Firmware version ................................................................. 23
Status indication......................................................................24
Web interface................................................................................ 25
Home........................................................................................ 25
Setup........................................................................................ 26
Node 1 & 2............................................................................. 26
DMX Routing........................................................................... 27
Merging Policies :.....................................................................28
Inputs (Local mode)..............................................................28
Inputs (IP Merging)...............................................................31

Outputs (IP Merging)............................................................31
Recover channel................................................................... 33
Patch files :.........................................................................35
Network settings..................................................................36
IP Settings..........................................................................36
Global.................................................................................... 37
DMX details......................................................................... 37
Miscellaneous.......................................................................38
Toolbox......................................................................................39
Profile manager....................................................................... 39
Firmware upgrade....................................................................40
Wireless........................................................................................41
Wireless basics........................................................................... 41
Installation considerations.........................................................41
Set the Ethernet DMX8/W Wireless device.....................................43
Web Browser:.........................................................................43
Network................................................................................. 45
Wireless settings.....................................................................46
Site Survey............................................................................. 48
Advanced :............................................................................. 49
Firmware upgrade:...................................................................49
Status page............................................................................ 50
Reseting the Ethernet DMX8/W wireless device............................51
Application examples................................................................... 51
Point to point..........................................................................51
Point to multi-point.................................................................. 52
Repeater................................................................................53
Tools :....................................................................................... 55
Checking your computer IP address:..............................................55
Checking the connection .......................................................... 55
Specifications (Wireless Device):................................................56
Additional Documentation................................................................57

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Warranty information
Limited warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one (1) year partsand labor limited warranty. It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish
receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or
distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will
be used to determine warranty period.

Returning under warranty
Any Product unit or parts returned to Luminex LCE must be packaged in asuitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts,and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate thatthe package contains returned Product units or parts. Accompany all
returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged
problem or malfunction.

Freight
All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall havereturn shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the European Union.
Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid
shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight
can be sent customer collect in the European Union.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way,or for unauthorized repairs or parts.

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General
Packaging•

1 x Ethernet – DMX8 / WiFi•

1 x 2dBi antenna•

1 x User guide + CD Rom

Description
The Ethernet - DMX8 / WiFi is an Ethernet node that serves 8 DMX512
outlets, compatible with the ArtNet protocol.
All 8 outlets are conform to the DMX-512A and can be used as input or
output. The Ethernet link is a 10/100BaseT (auto detect) connection on a
Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connector. All configuration can be done over
Ethernet through a built in website, or by using the controls on the front
end. A bright blue LCD with white text and 5 navigation keys are provided
to control the unit. This all comes in a 19" 1 unit high metal housing.

Specification
Model: Ethernet - DMX8 / WiFi
Manufacturer: LUMINEX Lighting Control Equipment• Dimensions
482 x 183 x 44 (mm)19” x 7,2” x 1,75”
Package: 520 x 235 x 50 (mm)• Weight
2,5 kg• Electrical
Voltages: 90 – 260 VAC
Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz
Rated power: 20 W
Fuses:
125V, 500mA, Slow blow only (5mm x 20mm)
250V, 315mA, Slow blow only (5mm x 20mm)• Connectors
1 x Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connector
8 x Neutrik gold plated 5 pin XLR (female)
1 X RP-SMA antenna connector• Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
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Connectivity
Rear panel• Mains
The device operates with an AC voltage between 90V and 260V within afrequency range of 47Hz and 63Hz.
A fixed power lead with lose cable end is directly connected to the device(no plug/connector). Please use an authorized plug and connect the coresin the mains lead in accordance with the following scheme:
Green / Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live!!! This equipment must be earthed !!!

• DMX input / output
8 Neutrik 5 pin gold plated female connectors are provided as outlet (input
or output).
Connector
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5

Function
Signal common (0 volt)
Data complement (-)
Data true (+)
Not usedNot used

All outlets are compliant with the DMX512-A timing specification and are
terminated and rebiased.

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Interface
Front panel

Up: to navigate up in the menu hierarchy+: To change values of edit fields+: To visualize outlet legend and mode sequence<<: to navigate left in the menu hierarchy>>: to navigate right in the menu hierarchy<<>>: to navigate between character fields
Built in Switch
Power LEDEnter: to move down in the menu hierarchyor to confirm an edit field
Up/Down: to get out of root screen and enter main menu-: To change values of edit fields

LED indication of network
link for rear ports A – Wirelessdevice WLAN LED.

The front panel interface is provided with 5 navigation buttons and abright blue 2 lines, 16 character LCD.
All settings and setup explained in this chapter can also be made by using
the built in web pages. See Web interface chapter at page 24.
Four indication screens will rotate continuously on the display with aninterval of a few seconds. The unit also returns to these root screens whenno button is pressed for 2 minutes.

.: Eth-DMX8 :.
ID: 001>+> > 1:Node<<2.0.0.2

1+> <<> > 2:Node2.0.0.3

2
+

>>

> <<

Eth
L

12345678........ >

>>

+

-

You can visualize the screen of your choice by simply pressing the rightarrow button (>>).
Another indication screens sequence is also available by pressing up arrow
button or “+”. This sequence displays all outlets legend and mode. Thiscan be very useful for a technician who just need to know what isconnected to a dedicated outlet. This sequence is available even if thenode is password protected through Web interface.

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< 1: IN MRG
Outlet 1

>

>> <
<<

2: IN M CST
Outlet 2

>

>> <

>>
<<

<<

8: OUT
Outlet 8

>

>>

+

-

To get in the configuration menus and to setup the device, press the arrow
down or “-” button.
An arrow left or right (<>) in the screen indicates the possibility tonavigate with the left right buttons of the front end.
●

Unlock the node

When the node is set in auto-lock mode or is password protected throughthe Web interface, it will automatically lock the front end after 2 min of
inactivity of front end controls. If you try to change something with front
end, the following message “DEVICE LOCKED” will blink.
To unlock the node with no password :–Hold down up and down arrow button for 2 seconds–

A “HOLD TO UNLOCK” message appears–“DEVICE UNLOCKED” :the node is unlocked

To unlock the node set with a password :–Hold down up and down arrow button for 2 seconds–

Password has to be set with left and right buttons, change value withup and down buttons.

–

Press enter to confirm the password=> the node is unlocked• Reset the node (Out of jail)This useful function makes it possible to bring the node in a factory
default.
1. Power down the unit.
2. Hold down up, down, left and right buttons all together
3. Power on the node.
4. Wait until “Reboot default” message is displayed
5. Release buttons, then press enter to confirm
6. “FACTORY RESTART !! WAIT !!” is displayed
7. The node is now in a factory default: IP: 2.0.0.2 / 2.0.0.3

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●Network configuration> > 1:Node 1.: Eth-DMX8 :.
ID: 001> <<2.0.0.2+> <<> > 2:Node2.0.0.3

+

>>

2

> <<

Eth
< L

+

12345678........ >

>>

+

-

Configuration
Network
>

>>

<

<<

Configuration
DMX
>

>>

Configuration< Global Set.

>>

Network Config< Set IP 2
>

<<

+

Enter

Network Config
Set IP 1
>

<<

Enter

Enter

IP 2 Config
2.
0.
0.
3

Enter

0.
0.
CONFIRM

Network Config<
Netmask 1>

Enter

IP 1 Config
2.
0.
0.
2

2.

>>
<<

Netmask 1 Config
255.
0.
0.
0

Enter

2

>>

>

<<

<

2.

0.
0.
CANCEL

Enter

2

2.

0.
0.
CONFIRM

Enter

Enter

3
>

>>
<<

<

2.

Enter

0.
0.
CANCEL

3

255.
0.
0.
CONFIRM

Enter

0
>

<<

Enter

IP setting
The device uses ArtNet as protocol to distribute multiple DMX lines over
Ethernet. Because of the ArtNet specification, the number of outlets islimited to 4 (4 inputs and / or 4 outputs) per node. The Ethernet – DMX8 /WiFi however has 8 outlets. That is why the device uses 2 IP addresses.
There are virtually 2 ArtNet nodes running on this one device. This allows
us to serve 8 outlets, 4 for every node. Because an ArtNet node is known
by it's IP address on a network, we have to provide 2 unique IP addresses(IP 1 and IP 2). However, this provides you to the opportunity to run 2
separate networks on the same device.
From Configuration network press Enter to get into Network Config,
Set IP 1. Here you can use the left, right keys to choose to configure IP
1, IP 2 or UDP port. Choose Set IP 1 and press Enter. The IP edit screen
appears with the first digit blinking. The following procedure is similar for
IP 2.
With the up down keys you can alter thevalue of the blinking edit field.
You can change from edit field by using theleft and right key.
In the remaining fields the value can be
between 0 and 255. You can hold down theup or down keys to easily set large numbers.
The count will accelerate after a while.
Once the IP is set, press ENTER to go to theconfirmation screen.

Enter

Network Config
Set IP 1
>

<<

Enter

IP 1 Config
2. 0. 0. 2
Enter

2.

0. 0.
CONFIRM
Enter

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2
>

>>
<<

<

2.

0. 0.
CANCELEnter

2
In this confirmation screen you can choosewith the left right keys whether you want toconfirm your changes or cancel them.
Press ENTER in the convenient screen to
Confirm or to Cancel the IP setting.

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UDP ports setting
The UDP ports are used to indicate the Ethernet ports number on which
the network socket has to listen for ArtNet data. 2 UDP ports are available
on the node, 1 for four universes. These numbers are indicated in Hex
value and the default is 0x1936. These values may only be changed by anexperienced network administrator.

>>

Use the up down keys to change the value of
every digit separately.
Every digit can be a value between 0 and F(hexadecimal).
Use the left right keys to change from edit
field.
Once the UDP port is set, press ENTER to go
to the confirmation screen.

Network Config<
UDP port 1Enter

UDP port 1
0x1936
Enter

Port 1: 0x1936
CONFIRM
>
Enter

>>
<<

<

Port 1: 0x1936
CANCELEnter
In this confirmation screen you can choosewith the left right keys whether you want toconfirm your changes or cancel them.
Press ENTER in the convenient screen to
Confirm or to Cancel the UDP port setting.

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• DMX configuration.: Eth-DMX8 :.
ID: 001>>> 1:Node 1

2.0.0.2

<<

+

> <<

>> 2:Node 2

2.0.0.3

+

>>

>

<

<<

+

Eth 12345678........ >

>>

+

-

Configuration
Network>>><<

Configuration
<
DMX
>

>>
<<

Configuration< Global Set.

<<

DMX Config< Break time> <<Firmware Ver.
< 3.0.0

>>

+

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet route >>><<DMX Config< FrameRate

>>

> <<

>>

<

DMX Config
MAB time>>> <<DMX Config< Output time+

Every DMX outlet can be configured separately as input or output. These
inputs and outputs get a DMX line address on ArtNet. It is possible to
distribute 256 different DMX lines over ArtNet.
The Ethernet – DMX8 / WiFi runs 2 ArtNet Nodes with outlet 1 to 4 on
Node 1 and outlet 5 to 8 on Node 2. Some settings of the DMX outlets are
dependent on the Node setting.
The DMX line address (Universe) on ArtNet is a combination of the outlet'sSubnet and Subswitch. The Subnet divides the possible range of 256
addresses in groups of 16 addresses. Every outlet has one Subnet setting(from 0x0 – 0xF, 0- 15). And every outlet has a separate Subswitch (from0x0 – 0xF, 0 – 15). Combined this gives the following result.
The Subnet is the high nibble of the complete address and the Subswitch
is the low nibble of the address.
Outlet 1:
Subnet: 0x2

Outlet 1-> Subswitch: 0xC

Result address: 0x2C
In decimal this would be:
Result = (Subnet x 16) + Subswitch
Result address = (2 x 16 ) + 12 = 44
Happily, if you're not used to work on hexadecimal values, the node allows
you to set you outlet DMX line in decimal value. The corresponding
hexadecimal value will be displayed in brackets.
Example:Page 12 of 54

Outlet : 1
Univ:
0 (00)
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Outlet route➢ DMX output
To setup an outlet as output, follow the following procedure.
Choose DMX Config, Outlet route press Enter and select the outlet withthe left right keys.
DMX Config
Outlet route ><DMX Config
FrameRate<DMX Config
Outlet : 2

>>
<<

>>
<<

<

DMX Config
Break Time<DMX Config
MAB Time<

DMX Config
Outlet : 8

>>
<<

+

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet : 1

>>

>

<<

<<

Select with up and down keys to enable or to disable theoutlet. When disabled no further configuration is needed.

Enter

Outlet : 1
Enable : YES

NO

>>

>

Select INPUT or OUTPUT direction of DMX outlet
YES

Enter

Outlet : 1
Dir: OUTPUTOUTPUT

Outlet : 1
Dir: INPUT

+
Enter

INPUT

Enter

Outlet : 1
Mode : SINGLE

Set the DMX output mode: SINGLE or ZEROEnter

Select the DMX line address. The combined ArtNet
universe address is shown in brackets. This is the
combination of the outlet's subnet and subswitch.

Outlet : 1
Univ: 0 (00)Enter

Outlet : 1
IP Merging: OFFEnter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM
>

>>
<<

<

Save setup ?
CANCELEnter

Set merging of ArtNet DMX packages of different IP
sources on or off.
When IP merging enabled you can choose between
HTP, LTP or CST (Custom mode).

Enter

Yes
No

EnableEnables the outlet
Disables the outlet

OutputInput

Dir (Direction)
Sets the outlet as DMX output
Sets the outlet as DMX input

SingleZero

Mode (output)
The DMX outlet outputs normal DMX data coming in over ArtNet.
DMX outlet outputs DMX data with all zero values for all 512 channels.

Univ (Universe)
Sets the outlet's DMX line address. ArtNet Hexadecimal value is available in brackets

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OFF
HTP
LTP
CUSTOM

IP Merging
Disable the IP merging feature
Merge 2 ArtNet streams set with same universe address; All channels
outputted from that outlet will result of a Highest Take Precedence policy
between the two first registered ArtNet sources.
Merge 2 ArtNet streams set with same universe address; All channels
outputted from that outlet will result of a Last Take Precedence policy
between the two first registered ArtNet sources.
Need the use of a Web browser. Create here a complete softpatch, selectthe 2 ArtNet sources IP addresses and universe addresses to merge. You
can affect each kind of merging policy (HTP, LTP, Backup, S1 only, S2
only..) on each channel of the selected outlet. You can also set here the
Trigger channel to remotely change theses policies through DMX.

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➢ DMX input
To setup an outlet as input, follow the following procedure.
Choose DMX Config, Outlet route press Enter and select the outlet withthe left right keys.

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet route ><DMX Config
FrameRate> <<<DMX Config
Outlet : 2

>

>>
<<

>>

<

DMX Config
Break Time<DMX Config
MAB Time<

DMX Config
Outlet : 8

>>

> <<

>

+

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet : 1

>>

>

<<

>>
<<

Enter
NO

Outlet : 1
Enable : YES
YES

Set the DMX input mode: NORMAL or MERGE

Enter

Outlet : 1
Dir: OUTPUT+-

Outlet : 1
Dir: INPUT
INPUT

Enter

Outlet : 1
Mode : NORMAL

Outlet : 1
Mode : MERGE

+
-

Enter

Select the DMX line address. The combined
ArtNet universe address is shown inbrackets. This is the combination of theoutlet's subnet and subswitch.

Outlet : 1
Univ: 0 (00)Enter

Outlet : 1
IP Merging: OFF

Outlet : 1
IP Merging: BCK

+
-

Enter

Outlet : 1
Backup ms: 400ms
Enter

Outlet : 1
Recover: AUTOEnter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM>

Yes
No

EnableEnables the outlet
Disables the outlet

OutputInput

Dir (Direction)
Sets the outlet as DMX output
Sets the outlet as DMX input

>>
<<

<

Save setup ?
CANCEL

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NormalMerge

Mode (input)
The DMX outlet works as a normal DMX input putting data on ArtNet.
The outlet will be merged with the next outlet. This option is only
available for outlet 1, 3, 5 and 7. When this mode is chosen, the next
outlet is automatically set as input. Merge policies can be set byconfiguring the next outlet. (see Merged DMX input)

Univ (Universe)
Sets the outlet's Subswitch to complete the complete universe, or DMX line addressof the normal input or the merge result.

Off
Bck

IP Merging
The DMX outlet works as a normal DMX input putting data on ArtNet.
The outlet act as networked backup input. It will function as a input
backup of the main ArtNet source set with the same universe address.
When invalid or no DMX is received from the primary ArtNet source, thisoutlet will automatically take over. The primary source takes over again
as soon as valid data is available again

Backup ms
Set here the time within the node as to wait before switching to the backup outlet(from 400 to 9999ms) in case of primary ArtNet source stream failure.

Auto
ManualRecoverIf the failed ArtNet stream is back again on the network, the node willswitch back automatically to this previous ArtNet source, and thus
disable the backup outlet.
The node will not switch back automatically to the previous ArtNet
stream. You'll have to switch yourself to the previous ArtNet stream byusing the recover channel patched in the enabled trigger universe. See
page 28

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➢

Merged DMX input

If one of the odd outlets (1, 3, 5 or 7) is set as merged input, then thecorresponding even outlet (2, 4, 6 or 8) is automatically set as input. For
this input you have to configure the merging policy and start addressoffset (for HTP and LTP only).
Enter

DMX Config
Outlet route >>><<DMX Config< FrameRate

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Break Time<DMX Config
MAB Time<

DMX Config
Outlet : 8

>>

> <<

>

+

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet : 1

>>

>

<

<<

DMX Config
Outlet : 2

>>

>

<<

Enter
NO

Outlet : 2
Enable : YES
YES

Set merge policy: HTP, LTP, BACKUP or
CUSTOMEnter

Outlet : 2
Mode : HTP

Set the channel offset from which start
address this outlet has to be merged inwith the previous outlet (1)Enter

Outlet : 2
Offset: 001
Enter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM
>
Enter

Yes
No

HTP
LTP
BACKUPCUSTOM>><<<

Save setup ?
CANCELEnter

EnableEnables the outlet
Disables the outlet
Mode (merged)
Merges the channels from this outlet starting at the offset into theprevious outlet input, using Highest Takes Precedence (HTP) policy. The
highest value of 2 merged channels will be used.
Merges the channels from this outlet starting at the offset into theprevious outlet input, using Latest Takes Precedence (LTP) policy. The
latest changed values will end up in the merge result.
This outlet will function as a input backup of the previous outlet. Wheninvalid or no DMX is received on the primary (previous) outlet, this outlet
will automatically take over. The primary outlet takes over again as soon
as valid data is available again.
This mode requires the use of a Web browser. It is the most complete
one as all policies listed above are available for each channel. A complete
softpatch can thus be created by using the table available through thebuilt-in Web server. See page 28 for more details.

Offset
Sets the offset address of where the merging of the second outlet has to start. This
option is not applicable in BACKUP and mode.

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Frame rate setting
The frame rate setting determines the DMX refresh rate. The refresh rate
is set for all outlets similar. The frame rate can be set from 20 to 40 FPS(Frames Per Second).

Enter

DMX Config
Outlet route >

>>

<

<<

DMX Config
FrameRate

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Break TimeDMX Config
MAB Time

>>

> <<

<

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Output Time

+
Enter

DMX Config
FPS : 36

Use Up and Down keys to change the DMX
frame rate setting (20-44 fps).

Enter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM
>

>>

<

<<

Save setup ?
CANCEL

Enter

Enter

Break time setting
The break time of the DMX signal can be set from 92 – 352 us. This is theidle time between 2 DMX packets of 512 channels.
>><<

DMX Config< Outlet Route

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
FrameRate

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Break time<

DMX Config
MAB time<

Save setup ?
CANCEL

>>

> <<

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Output time

+
Enter

DMX Config
Break : 210 uS

Use Up and Down keys to change the
DMX break time setting (92 -352
uS).

Enter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM
>

>>
<<

Enter

Enter

Mark After Break (MAB) time setting
The MAB time of the DMX signal can be set from 12 – 88 us. This is thetime after the idle time to indicate a new DMX packet start.
>><<

DMX Config< Outlet Route

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
FrameRate

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Break time

DMX Config
MAB time

>>

> <<

<

<

DMX Config
Output time<

Save setup ?
CANCEL

>>

> <<

+
Enter

DMX Config
MAB : 50 uS

Use Up and Down keys to change the DMX
MAB setting (12-88 uS).

Enter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM>
Enter

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>>
<<

Enter

DMX output time setting
The DMX output time is used to set the amount of time an output has totransmit its latest received DMX data from ArtNet onto the DMX outlets.
The output time can be set continuously or from 1 – 10 minutes.
>>
<<

<

DMX Config
FrameRate

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
Break time

>>

> <<

<

DMX Config
MAB time

DMX Config
Output time

>>

> <<

<

+
Enter

DMX Config
Output: Contin.

Use Up and Down keys to change the DMX
output time setting (continuously or 1-10
minutes).

Enter

Save setup ?
CONFIRM>Enter

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>>
<<

<

Save setup ?
CANCELEnter

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• Global settings.: Eth-DMX8 :.
ID: 001>> > 1:Node1<2.0.0.2<<+> > 2:Node>2<2.0.0.3

<<

+

>>

>

<<

Eth
<

12345678........ >

+

>>

+

-

Configuration
Network>>><<

Configuration
<
DMX
>

>>
<<

Configuration< Global Set.

>><<

Firmware ver.
< 3.0.0+

Enter

ProfilesRecall

>>

>

<<

<

ProfilesStore+

The global settings contains the Profile Manager. Here you can recall andsave complete routings and network settings into a profile.
Space is provided to hold 40 different profiles. Already 11 most usedprofiles are provided with the firmware.
ProfileDescription

1 Default

All outlets as disabled output

2 1 in + 7 out

1 input at 0(00) and 7 outputs starting at 1(01) to 7(07)3 All out 0

All outlets as single output starting at 0(00) to 7(07)4 All out 8

All outlets as single output starting at 8(08) to 15(0F)5 All in 0

All outlets as normal input starting at 0(00) to 7(07)6 All in 8

All outlets as normal input starting at 8(08) to 15(0F)7 1.7 Hub

1 input and 7 output all at 0(00)8 2x1.3 Hub

2 inputs and 3 outputs for every input at 0(00) and 1(01)9 4 x MergeHtp

4 x 2 merged inputs in HTP mode at 0(00) to 3(03)10 4 x MergeLtp

4 x 2 merged inputs in LTP mode at 0(00) to (03)

11 4 x Backup

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Recall profile
To recall a profile, apply the following procedure.
Choose Global Set., Profiles Recall and press Enter.

Enter

ProfilesRecall

>>

>

<

<<

Profiles
Store

+
Enter

Use Up and Down keys to select the profile
you want to recall.

1. Default
2. 1 in + 7 out
Enter

Use Up and Down keys to decide to recall
network setting as well, or not.

Recall Network
Settings? NO
Enter

Recall 1 ?
CONFIRM

>>

>

<<

<

Recall 1 ?
CANCEL

Enter

Enter

Choose the profile you want to recall. All empty profiles are marked like
this: “--Empty--”
When recalling an empty profile, no changes will occur. The menu won't
ask to confirm anything, it will only exit the recall menu.
When a valid profile is chosen the device will ask to recall network settings
or not. When network settings are recalled, the IP and UDP port settings
will be modified as well to default values. So if you do not want to touch
you're already configured network setting say NO here.

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Store profile
To store a profile, apply the following procedure.
Choose Global Set., Profiles Store and press Enter.

Enter

ProfilesRecallProfiles
Store

>>

>

<<

<

+
Enter

Use Up and Down keys to selectan empty profile to store in or aused profile to overwrite

12. --Empty-13. --Empty-EnterTo edit the name of the profile,
use the Up and Down keys tochange the character And use theLeft and Right keys to change theedit field.

Store Profile
12.Profile 12
Enter

Store 12 ?
CONFIRMStore 12 ?
CANCEL

>>

>

<

<<

Enter

Enter

Select an empty profile to store the profile, or choose the profile you wantto overwrite.
When an empty profile is chosen, the device will ask to edit the profile
name. By default it will come up with “profile “ followed by the profile
number.
When an already used profile is chosen the device will come with theexisting name. You can edit the name or just go on by pressing enter.
When you want to save over an existing profile, you'll obviously see“OVERWRITE” instead of “STORE” in the confirm window. Be aware that
overwritten profiles can't be recovered in any way.

Firmware version.: Eth-DMX8 :.
ID: 001>> > 1:Node1<2.0.0.2<<+>> 2:Node>2<2.0.0.3

<<

+

Eth

>>

>

<

<<

+

12345678........ >+-Configuration
Network>>><<

Configuration
<
DMX
>

>>
<<

Configuration< Global Set.

>><<

Firmware ver.
< 3.0.0

This screen quickly display the firmware version running on the node.
This can be useful to check if you're running the latest version.
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Ethernet - DMX8 / WiFi>>• Status indication
Four indication screens will rotate continuously on the display with aninterval of a few seconds. The unit also returns to these root screens whenno button is pressed for 2 minutes.
One of these screens shows the status of the configured outlets.
ScreenDescription

Eth<12345678________ >There is no outlet configured as input and there is nooutlet outputting DMX data. All outlets are showing _Eth12345678
i....... >Outlet 1 is configured as a normal input. The statusindication on outlet 1 will continuously change between., i and I

Eth12345678
mh...... >Outlet 1 is configured as Merged input together withoutlet 2 in Htp mode. The status of outlet 1 willcontinuously change between ., m a n d M indicating
MERGE.
The status of outlet 2 will continuously change
depending the mode of the merging:

<

<
Eth
<
Eth
<
Eth

12345678
ml...... >12345678
mb...... >Htp: ., h and H
Ltp: ., l and L
Backup: ., b and B
Custom: ., c and C<

12345678
mc...... >Eth<12345678
o....... >Outlet 1 is configured as a single (normal) output. The
status indication on outlet 1 will continuously change
between ., o and O

Eth12345678
z....... >Outlet 1 is configured as a zero output (continuously
outputting DMX zero values for all 512 channels). The
status indication on outlet 1 will continuously change
between ., z and Z<

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Web interface
Home
The complete device can be configured from an intuitive web interface.
You just have to browse to one of the IP addresses mentioned in the root
screen sequence.
Make sure that you computer, you use to browse, is setup in the correct
network address range (IP 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x and subnet 255.0.0.0).
When you're not using a complete network setup (Ethernet switches,
hubs, routers, WLAN, ...), you can also use a cross Ethernet cable todirectly connect to one unit.
After all connections and setup on the computer are completed, open yourfavorite web browser and enter the IP address you want to reach in the
URL field.
Http://2.0.0.2/

Actual DMX routing

Actual Global settings

Navigation Bar

Actual Network settings

You'll end up at the status page of the device. This page has a complete
overview of the device settings.
The overview shows the actual DMX and network setting / routing of thecomplete device.
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SetupChoose one of the items in the sub menu to setup the device.
Once in a setup page, help is available on almost every field title. Just
click on the question mark next to the topic. A pop up frame will display
the overall information of each term displayed on the Web interface.
●

Node 1 & 2To setup node 1 or 2 click on the appropriate sub menu item in the Setup
navigation bar (Node 1, Node 2).
Node 1 is to setup outlet 1 to 4 and node 2 to setup outlet 5 to 8. This isindicated on top of the page.

This is the one of the main settings page. You can setup every single
outlet of the node 1 , as input or output. Select the outlet's direction,mode and universe. Here you can also change the IP address, Netmask,
port and the ArtNet short and long name indication.
Same settings are available for outlets 5 to 8 by clicking on “Node 2” inthe left navigation menu.

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●

DMX Routing

To better understand the use of all features, let's define each category ofthis menu:
Direction : Set the direction you need to the outlet, either Input or
Output. Depending your selection, some features won't be available in theother categories.
Universe : Select the universe number. The left column number
represents the decimal value, the right column number the Hexadecimal
one. Setting the universe number through Web interface avoids the user
to set Subnet and subswitch settings separately.
Mode : According to the direction you set on the outlet, this menu offers
several mode :Input :Disabled : Outlet is disabled, better for node performance.
Normal : Outlet set as normal input
Merge : Allow to merge 2 DMX streams.

When an odd outlet
is configured as a merged input (1,3,5,7), thecorresponding outlet (2,4,6,8) will be automatically set as input as well.
Output :Disabled : Outlet is disabled, better for node performance.
Zero : Send all channels with a zero value (for maintenance
only)Single: Normal output.

IP Merging : This special feature allows you to merge 2 different DMX or
Artnet streams through the network. The merging policy will be mainly
applied on the DMX Output, except for IP backup.
Legend : Set a legend to the outlet, useful to remind yourself what's
connected to that outlet.
Unicast : Artnet is a broadcast protocol, which means that each packet
sent from a single source will be received by all actives equipment on the
network. Unicast provides you to cast you data to a selected IP address,
resulting in a lower use of bandwidth.
All setting that are not applicable for the actual setting will be grayed out
or marked as N/A (Not Applicable).

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●

Merging Policies :The Ethernet-DMX 8 firmware offers enhanced merging policies that fits
to all kind of setup, even the most complex one !
4 available merging policies can be applied on your DMX network, in 2
main setup categories :Local merging : 2 different DMX streams are merged on the same
physical device (Node). The merging policy will be mainly set on Inputs.

Illustration 1: Local DMX merging

IP Merging : This special feature allows you to merge 2 different DMX or
Artnet streams through the network. The merging policy will be mainly
applied on the Output, except for IP backup.
Available policies :–HTP : Highest Take Precedence; Commonly used to merge dimmer
channels–

LTP : Latest Take Precedence; Better suited when using moving lights–

Backup : set one of the 2 outlets as a backup input–

Custom : This is the most complete and efficient policy. This mode
offers you to choose what policy to apply for each channel of each
universe, and also to create a complete custom soft patch. By more,
the merging policy can be remotely triggered by DMX.

The available policies differs if you use either inputs or outputs :Inputs (Local mode)
Outlet 1
Outlet 2

Direction
Input
Input

Universe
0(00)
Ch1

Mode
Merge
HTP, LTP, Backup, Custom

In this example, the selected mode is “Merge”. The second outlet willautomatically be set as a merged input. You will not be able to configure auniverse address for the second outlet, as the merged result will end at
the universe address of the first outlet (primary input). Instead of
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universe you will be able to set the starting DMX channel address (1-512).
This indicates from which channel address the second input has to bemerged in. This offset is only available when using HTP or LTP policies.
Those rules will be applied on all channel of the universe.
If you choose “Backup”, a small blue icon will appears on the left side of“Outlet 2” label; then click on it, a pop up frame appears :Illustration 2: DMX Input backup merging

This menu lets you choose the backup time (from 400 to 9999ms). This
time represents the delay from which the node will automatically switch tothe backup outlet when invalid or no DMX is received anymore on the
primary outlet.
Tick the box if you want the node to auto-recover as soon as valid data isavailable again on primary connector.
If you tick off the box, you will have to enable the trigger universe andselect a recover channel (page Error: Reference source not found).
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Illustration 3: Custom DMX input merging

Click on “Show Table” button to see the complete soft patch available forthis outlet.
–

Offset S1 & S2 : Enter a value for the desired offset of the starting
channel for outlets 1 or 2; example, for channels 1 to start on the thirdchannel, enter 3.

–

From – To : this range let you quickly set the policy you need on thechannel range of your choice. example, if you need HTP policy onchannels 23 to 145, enter 23 in the “From” field and “145” in the “To”
field. Then select the HTP policy in the “Mode” drop down list, thenpress “Set Default Mode”.

–

Notice that following policies are available for each channel:
Zero, HTP, LTP, S1 only (Source 1 only), S2 only (Source 2only), S1 as Backup (Source 1 as backup), S2 as Backup(Source 2 as Backup).

The left column represent the resulting universe channel number
streamed to the network. S1 column represents Source 1 channels and S2column source 2 channels. It's thus easy to understand that you cancreate your own soft patch by entering the channels of your choice in oneof theses column.
Once your patch is created, click submit to close the window, then click
submit again on the node page to record your settings.

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Inputs (IP Merging)
Outlet 1
Outlet 2
Outlet 3
Outlet 4

Direction
OutputOutput
Input
Input

Universe
0(00)
1(01)
0(00)
0(01)

Mode
SingleSingleNormalNormalIP Merging
Disabled
Disabled
BackupBackupThis mode can be very useful in such an application.

Illustration 4: IP Merging

The right side lighting desk is used as a backup desk on stage. This meansthat the right side node will automatically switch to theses outlets if no
ArtNet packets are available on the selected universes (in that case
universe 0 and 1). Select your backup time in the small pop up frame byclicking the left blue icon, then submit your changes.

Outputs (IP Merging)
Outlet 1

Direction
OutputOutlet 2

OutputOutlet 3
Outlet 4

OutputOutput

Universe

ModeSingleSingle

2(02)
3(03)

IP Merging
HTP, LTP,
Custom
HTP, LTP,
CustomDisabled
Disabled

This mode can be very useful in the case of 2 control sources located indifferent places in the network wants to control the same DMX device inthe same time.

Illustration 5: Output IP merging

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In this setup, the right lighting software (S2) is used in the same time as
the left lighting desk (S1). Both streams are merged through the final
output on the right node.
The IP Merging mode provides the following policies when an outlet is set
as output:–

HTP, for all outlet channels–

LTP, for all outlet channels–

Custom, to create a complete soft patch, to set merging policy forevery single channel by IP source and to use the enhanced trigger
system. Once Custom is selected, the universe number will disappear
in the outlet's universe setting row.

If you choose “Custom”, click on the blue icon left sided to the “Outlet”
label. A pop up frame appears:

Illustration 6: DMX Output custom IP merging

You can find in this pop up frame similar features as when using the
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custom merging on outlets set as inputs (page 28).
The main difference is about the following points :–IP Source 1 & 2 : Here you can enter the 2 IP addresses assigned toyour 2 control source. In case you don't know one of your source IP
address, simply enter 0.0.0.0 in the address field.

–

Universe : Here you can select the universes number streamed byyour control source. This feature is very useful if the 2 sources don't
use the same universe number.

–

Trigger channel. This feature allows you to remotely change themerging policy of one or several dedicated channels through a single
DMX value. From anywhere on the network, you can by example swap
from a “LTP” merge to a “S2 only” policy simply by using a different
DMX trigger channel value. Enter here the DMX channel you want to
use to remotely takeover control of the merging rule. Once you've
selected that channel, you'll need to reach the” Global” web page of thenode to enable and select your Trigger universe. You'll also need topatch or assign a DMX trigger channel to your control source; here is
the DMX chart of the Luminex DMX trigger channel :0-7

Do nothing

8 - 15

Zero out

16 - 23

HTP merge

24 - 31

LTP merge

32 - 39

Source 1 only

40 - 47

Source 2 only

48 - 111

Reserved

112 - 119

Source 1 as backup

120 - 127

Source 2 as backup

128 - 255

Do nothing

Note :Never forget if you control the trigger
channel from more than one source topress “Do nothing” once you've selected
the desired value. Indeed, if you send
2 different values from 2 different sources
for the trigger channel, the node won't stop
swaping between those values, what results
in a big slowing down of the node processing
power.

Recover channel
If you have set one of a node outlet in IP backup mode, the node willswap automatically to this outlet in case of DMX failure from the primarysource. Once the primary source is back again available, the node willautomatically swap back to that source if set in Auto-recover mode. We allknow that it can be useful to decide when to swap back to the primarysource (booting time of the desk + loading the right cue in case of desk
failure). Tick off the auto-recover box in the pop up window if you decideto work in manual recover mode. Then you'll have to enable the trigger
universe in the “Error: Reference source not found” Web page and choosea recover channel. You now have the opportunity to choose to recoverwhether each outlet one by one or all outlet in one shot.

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Here is the Luminex recover channel DMX chart :0-7

Do nothing

8 - 15

Recover outlet 1

16 - 23

Recover outlet 2

24 - 31

Recover outlet 3

32 - 39

Recover outlet 4

40 - 47

Recover outlet 5

48 - 55

Recover outlet 6

56 - 63

Recover outlet 7

64 - 71

Recover outlet 8

72 - 79

Recover all outlets

80 - 255

Do nothing

Patch files :All those soft patches can be recorded or loaded from or to the node byusing “Load Patch” or “Export patch” buttons. Luminex node recognize .txt
files. These are “TAB” separated files which can be edited using
spreadsheet software (Excel, OO Calc,...)

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Network settings

IP Settings
You can enter here the desired ArtNet IP address and Netmask you want
to use. If you're not confident with ArtNet IP setting, tick the “ArtNet
compliant?” box for the node to warn you in case of mistake. ArtNet IP
addresses usually looks like 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
You're not obliged to work with ArtNet IP addresses. If you wish to workwith usual IT IP addresses as 192.168.x.x, there's no problem for you to
set such address on the node. Please remember that your node will thus
not be visible on the network from devices set with conventional ArtNet IP
addresses (2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x).
The Port field allows you to change the UDP port used on the network totransmit your UDP ArtNet packets. Luminex recommend no to change thisvalue.
Node identification :Enter here a small and long name to easily identify your node on the
network through a Web interface, ArtNet compliant softwares or Luminex
LumiNet monitor.
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• Global
Some global settings can be altered by clicking Global in the Setup sub
menu. Device Settings

Here you can change the device's ID number which is indicated on
LumiNet monitor.
You can also enable the Trigger universe to remotely control your merging
policy through any DMX source. The node will listen to the specified
universe entered in the universe field.
You can set your Recover channel if you use the manual recovery mode
(page 28, 32).

DMX details
The DMX frame rate setting for all outlets. This can be set from 20 to 44
frames per second.
DMX Break time can be set from 92 – 352 us
DMX Mark After Break (MAB) time can be set from 12-88 us
DMX Output time can be set to 1 – 10 minutes or continuously. This timesets how long an output remains outputting it's last DMX levels after novalid DMX packet came in for that particular universe on ArtNet.
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Miscellaneous
This part is about security and warnings :–Verbose level : Select if you want to see error messages on the front
end LCD or the Web interface.

–

Lock Mode: select the security level you want to be applied on yourEthernet-DMX8 /W front end. Auto lock will force the Node to lock allwheels encoders and switches after 2 minutes of front end inactivity.
Password protected mode will guide you to set a password into the“locking code” field. Once the node is locked, you'll have to enter the 4digit password through front end buttons or through Web interface
password field.
Read the “Unlock the node” chapter to see the complete procedure.

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Toolbox
When clicking on Tools in the navigation bar, a sub menu appears. Choose
one of the items in the sub menu.

• Profile manager
The profile manager is able to store 40 profiles. All profiles are stored on
the device.
A preview of the complete configuration stored in a profile is shown whena profile is selected from the drop down list. When an empty profile isselected, no preview will be shown.
Once a profile is selected you can choose to recall it, to save actual
settings as a profile, or to delete the profile.

Export profile
Download link to save
selected profile

Import profile
To upload a stored profile
from PC or laptop

When recalling a profile, an other page will appear to ask whether to recall
your network settings as well or only the outlet routings.
When saving a profile a next page will ask you to fill in a profile name.

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• Firmware upgrade
The firmware upgrade page allows you to select a downloaded firmware
file and upload it to the device.
This page shows the actual firmware version running on the unit below thefile upload field.
The latest firmware file can always be downloaded from the Luminex web
pages.
Http://www.luminex.beTo install the firmware on the Ethernet-DMX8 / WiFi follow these steps:
1. Download the .zip file and save it on your hard disk.
2. Extract the .zip file.
3. Please read the "ChangeNote.txt" for latest release changes.
4. Browse to the device its IP address with your favorite web browser.
5. Click Toolbox -> Firmware upgrade.
6. Browse to the extracted upgrade file on your hard disk
(upgrade_eth_dmx8w.tgz).

7. Select the file and press on the "Upgrade" button.
8. The upgrade file will be sent to the device.
9. Wait until the device has rebooted.
10.Enter the IP number of the device in your browser and check at
Toolbox -> Firmware upgrade if the current version is set to theright version number. If the number is the same as mentioned withthe file than the upgrade has succeeded.
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Wireless
The Ethernet DMX8/W is the wireless edition of the Ethernet DMX8
gateway, allowing you to transport your ArtNet DMX stream through a
802.11a/b/g wireless link, and to connect other 802.11 compatible
devices such as PDA or computer to your Wireless DMX network.
The Ethernet DMX8/W comes with an on-board wireless device which
offers you multiple configurations (access point, client) depending of yourneeds.
The Ethernet DMX8/W offers you all the Ethernet DMX8 features plus theability to transfer your data wireless, meaning you have access to themerging, spliting, backup features on a wireless tool !
System requirements for configuration :•a computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux based operating
system with an installed Ethernet adapter•

an Internet web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox(recommended) with JavaScript enabled•a Cat.5 (or Higher) network cable

Wireless basics
Installation considerations
Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, celling,trees, rivers, or other objects that the wireless signal must pass through,may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types ofmaterials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your show place.
The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Always use a wireless system only when it is NOT possible to run
DMX cable.
2. Keep in mind that
Ethernet IEEE 802.11 system can cause orreceive interferences from :•Other 802.11 systems, using for show or not.

•If you are using 2,4Ghz cordless phones, X-10 equipment orother security systems, ceiling fans, your wireless connection
can be degraded. Try changing your channel on the Ethernet
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DMX8/W access point to avoid interferences.
•

Keep your product away at least 1-2 meters from electricaldevices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors,
electric motors, Bluetooth devices.

•

Sometimes some football stadium floodlight ballast can causeinterferences on 2,4Ghz systems.

•

Sometimes some radars systems can cause interferences on
5Ghz systems.

3. Keep the number of walls and celling between 2 or more Ethernet
DMX8/W and other wireless devices such PDA to a minimum – eachwall or ceiling can reduce your Ethernet DMX8/W's range from 1-30
meters.
4. Be aware of the direct line between devices. A wall that is 0.5
meters thick, at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter
thick! Try to make sure that devices are positioned so that the signal
will travel line of sight for better reception.
5. building materials make a difference – a solid metal door or
aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position
Ethernet DMX 8/W so that the signal passes through dry wall oropen doorway and not other materials
6. By default, the Ethernet DMX8/W comes with 1 omni directional 2
Dbi antennas. To cover longer distances that these antenna offers,
Luminex recommend to use high gain antenna such as directional oromni directional antenna. Pay attention to the type of connector
fixed on the antenna. Please contact Luminex or your local
distributor for more information.
7. Always keep in mind when setting a wireless DMX network with one
or more Ethernet DMX8/W to have the clearest view between thedevices.
8. Antennas Orientation – Try different antenna orientations for the
Ethernet DMX8/W. Try to keep the antenna at least 1m away fromthe wall or other objects. Always pay attention the polarization of
the antenna you're using. Please refer to the antenna manual.

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Set the Ethernet DMX8/W Wireless device
To firstly configure your node 8/W wireless device, you need to use a web
browser through your computer connected to the node 2/W.

Web Browser:
Using the Web browser means you have to set up your computer in thesame IP range than the Ethernet DMX8/W wireless device. It also meansthat you can reach theaccess point from any operating system(Windows, Mac or Linux). The Ethernet DMX8/W access point is factory
set up with the IP address 2.1.0.1, subnet mask 255.0.0.0.
To set your computer IP address, follow this procedure :To set a static IP address:
1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Open Control Panel.
3. Classic view: Open Network Connections
Category view: Select Network and Internet Connections, andthen Network Connections.
4. Double-click on your active LAN or Internet connection.
5. Click Properties.
This opens the Local Area Connections Properties window.
6. In the General tab, highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
item, and click Properties.
This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

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7. In the General tab, click Use the following IP address, and enter:- IP address. The static IP address you want to assign to thiscomputer (must be different than the access point one, i.e 2.1.0.2.
- Subnet mask. Same subnet mask used by your wireless device.

8. Click OK.
Once you've set your computer IP address, connect your computer to the
Ethernet DMX8/W with a CAT.5 cable, launch your favorite web browser
and type the IP address 2.1.0.1 in the address field. You've just reachedthe Ethernet DMX8/W wireless device Web page.

This page gives you a summary of the wireless device configuration. Each
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of this parameters will be explain in the following pages.
Click on the “Network” link on the left handed column.

Network
Here you can set all network parameters for your wireless device.
Description
Mode:
Static: this mode means you'll enter manually the device IP address
DHCP: DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, that means
your wireless device will receive its network configuration through a DHCP
server. This mode requires a running DHCP server on your network.
Auto: Tick that case if you wish the wireless device to auto assign its own
IP address. You'll be able to recover this IP address through LumiNet
Monitor V.2.
IP:Enter here the wireless device IP address.

Note: If you need to assign static IP address to the devices in yournetwork, please remember that the IP address for each device must be in
the same IP range as all the devices in the network. Each device mustalso have the same subnet mask. For example: Assign the first device an
IP address of 2.1.0.1 and a Subnet Mask of 255.0.0.0, the second device
an IP address of 2.1.0.2 and a subnet mask of 2550.0.0.0 and so on.
Devices that are not assigned with the same IP address may not be
visible on the network.
Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 is the default subnet Mask. All devices on the
network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the
network.
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Gateway: Sets the AP default gateway address in your LAN.
DNS: Sets the primary Domain Name Service Server for translating thedomain name into IP address.
Press Submit when you've finished.

Wireless settings

Description:
Enable Wifi: Tick that box if you wish to switch off the radio. This can bevery useful when you wish to use two or more wireless nodes as wired
node connected to a switch. This prevents to create broadcast storms.
SSID: (Service set Identifier) LumWifi is the default setting. The SSID is aunique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must
share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If
you choose to change the SSID can be up to 32 characters in length.
Mode: Default is “Client”. This menu define the way your device operates.
Luminex Wireless systems use a centralized infrastructure, that means
one or several clients connected to a main access point. Even for a twounits link (point to point), you will need an Access point and a client.
If you wish your wireless device to act as a client, a “Site Survey”
hyperlink will appear as soon as you'll have submit the new settings.
Region: Select the Region where you wish to use the unit. This setting
influences the available channels. As the standard for 802.11 differs forcountries across the world respectively it's the responsibility of the user tofamiliarise themselves with the available local frequencies and to work
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with them accordingly.
Channel: You first here have to choose either to work with 2.4Ghz or
5Ghz frequencies. As more and more 2.4Ghz devices are used all over theworld, it can be very useful to swap to this frequency range which is much
more quieter.
Auto is the default channel.

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Using a fixed channel is better suited for a reliable connection between 2
Ethernet DMX8/W. However, it can be sometimes very useful to be able tochange the channel number on the fly for your whole network, so the
Ethernet DMX8/W or Ethernet DMX2/W used as access point will be set up
with a static channel, and the client ones with an auto-assigned one(Auto).
Also, use the auto channel mode can let the node select the best
frequency to use to avoid interferences. When the Node 8/W is set as aclient, you'll not be able to change the frequency neither the channel, as it
will scan automatically for the frequency used by the access point sharing
the same SSID.
Antenna: Select the antenna or connector you wish to use : selectSMA/N-Type if you want to use the front end connector of your node 8/W
Security Policy:
None – No security Policy.
WPA-PSK Encryption: Use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access with PreShared Key) to obtain a better security policy. Luminex as already entereda default passphrase to use with this encryption. This value is viewable on
the status page. WPA-PSK is the default policy. Luminex use a WPA-PSK
TKIP encryption.
Once done, click on the “Submit” button.

Site Survey
It can be sometimes very useful to scan a wireless network if you don't
remember what SSID you've set earlier in the access point you want toconnect to. If you've set one of your wireless devices as a client, reach the“wireless” web page and click on the “Site Survey” hyperlink.

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A list of available wireless networks appears. You can now copy/paste the
SSID you wish to use for your client node.

Advanced :Here you can easily set a password to secure the access of your wirelessdevice web interface. Please remind that a login window will appear foryour to enter your password into the password field. The password isminimum 6 alpha-numeric characters long.
If you do not wish to use the default encryption passphrase, you can also
enter here a new passphrase for your WPA-PSK encryption. Please keep inmind you'll have to share the same passphrase with all the devices
running the same SSID. The key is 63 alpha-numeric characters long.

Firmware upgrade:
Click on the “browse” button and select the corresponding firmware. The
firmware is available on Luminex Website, section -> Support.

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The wireless device will reboot with its new configuration.
NOTE: Please remind that once the wireless device reboot, its new IP
address will change to 2.1.0.1, netmask : 255.0.0.0

Status pageThe status give a good overview of your whole wireless device
configuration.

Overview of your
Network settings

Stations actuallyconnected to thedeviceOverview of yourwireless settings

Overview of security
policy :enable/disable,
passphrase

Each section (Network settings, Wireless settings and Security policy)
reminds you your actual settings. Please refer to each dedicated section inthis manual for detailed explanation.
The Connected station section shows you the number of wireless devices
connected to the wireless device you're managing.
MAC address : Wireless MAC address of the connected station
Channel : Channel used by the connected device
Rate : Throughput available between the 2 stations
dBm : Strength of signal of incoming packets from the station (in Decibel
per milliwatts)

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Reseting the Ethernet DMX8/W wireless device
It can be sometimes useful to start on a default wireless device
configuration, by example when the Ethernet DMX8/W has be rented anda user has set a password on it. To reload the factory set up of the
Ethernet DMX8/W, please use the front end display, and follow thisprocedure:•

enter the main menu by pressing “-”•Press “>” button to reach “Global settings” menu, and press enter•

Press “>” to reach “RESET ACCESS POINT” menu, press enter•

Confirm by pressing Enter•

the wireless device is now rebooting
Please remind thus the default factory IP address (2.1.0.1). It isalso possible to reset the wireless device through LumiNet monitor
V.2

Application examples
Point to point

In that case we create a point to point link between 2 Ethernet DMX8/W
nodes, usually used to cross a river, between two buildings or to distribute
DMX data were you can't run DMX cables.
Thanks to the DMX8/W new firmware, you can plug a second desk to the
B Ethernet DMX8/W and run it as a backup desk, or as a second desk
controlling lights linked to the A Ethernet DMX8/W.
Always keep in mind you can't stream more than 8 universes
between two Ethernet-DMX 8/W on a 5Ghz link, 4 universes on a
2.4Ghz link, 8 universes on a 2.4Ghz link in unicast mode !
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By default , both nodes wireless devices comes with a client firmware, so
to create a link, switch one of the 2 node wireless device to an accesspoint mode to create a link (refer to the “mode” section ).

Point to multi-point

In that case we create a point to multi-point link between 4 Ethernet
DMX8/W nodes.
By default , both nodes wireless devices comes with a client firmware, so
to create a link, switch one of the 4 node wireless device to an accesspoint mode to create a link (refer to the “mode” section ).
Always keep in mind you can't stream more than 8 universes
between two Ethernet-DMX 8/W on a 5Ghz link, 4 universes on a
2.4Ghz link, 8 universes on a 2.4Ghz link in unicast mode !
You can't stream more than 2 universes between a Node 2/W anda Node 8/W. For instance, you can run 8 universes from a
Ethernet-DMX 8/W to 4 Ethernet-DMX2/W, with unicast mode
enabled. Each wireless link will composed of 2 universes.
The use of wireless bi-directionality and the enhanced features of the node
8/W allows you to work in a two way system, meaning that you cancontrol lights attached to B from a desk attached to D.
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For multipoint or point to point configurations, pay attention for each
Ethernet DMX2/W or Ethernet DMX8/W to run the same SSID and thesame channel.
If you run your show in a very disturbed environment, it can be useful to
set your main Node (A in this example) with a static channel, and all theothers node with a dynamic channel, allowing you to change yourcomplete network channel “on the fly”.
To connect other wireless devices such as Laptop or PDA, set theses
devices in the same IP range and connect them to the A Ethernet DMX8/W
through their own wireless connection wizard.
Keep in mind that the working distances between other wireless devices toEthernet DMX8/W depends of their radio emitting power& receiving
sensibility .

Repeater
It can be useful to use a wireless system for a non line of site situation.
But regarding environmental situation (buidings, water, trees..), using a
repeater can sometimes be the only only fashion to achieve your project.
To do so, you can use a Node 8/W and set its wireless device to act as anaccess point ( Node B on the drawing). The 2 others nodes will be set as
clients. Thus they now communicate through the centralized access point.

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Tools :Checking your computer IP address:
to quickly know your IP address with Windows 2000/XP, go to Start>Run>type CMD> ipconfig /all
All the information about our IP addresses appears, each interface isdetailed:

Checking the connection
This tips can help you to check your Ethernet connection (wired or
wireless) between your computer and your Ethernet DMX8/W.
Ping is a computer network tool used to test whether a particular
Ethernet is reachable across an IP network. Ping works by sending “echorequest” packets to the target host and listening for “echo response”
replies. Using interval timing and response rate, ping estimates the roundtrip-time and packets loss rate between hosts.
To do a ping test, go to Start>Run>Type CMD> Type Ping followed by
the IP address of the device you want to reach

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Specifications (Wireless Device):
Standards :•IEEE 802.11a/b/g•

IEEE 802.1x•

IEEE 802.3u

IEEE 802.3

External Antenna Type:
2.0 dB gain with reverse SMA connector•

Safety Emissions:
•

FCC

CE

•

UL

DGT

•

TELEC/JTEC

SRRC/CCC

Data Rates (With automatic Fall back)•802.11a : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps•

802.11g : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps•

802.11b : 11 ,5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

Frequency range
802.11b/g :•USA (FCC): 2.412GHz~2.462GHz•

Europe (ETSI): 2.412GHz~2.472GHz•

Japan (TELEC):2.412GHz~2.483GHz

802.11a•••••U-NII : 5.15 - 5.35 GHz - 5.725 - 5.825 Ghz
ISM: 5.725 - 5.850 Ghz
DSRC: 5.850 – 5.925GHz
Europe (ETSI) : 5.15 - 5.35 GHz - 5.47 - 5.725 Ghz
Japan (TELEC) : 4.90 - 5.00 GHz - 5.03 - 5.091 Ghz- 5.15 - 5.25 GHz

Modulation Techniques:•

11a Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing•

11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)•

11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)Transmitter output power:•

802.11b: 20 dBm

802.11a: 17 dBm

802.11g: 17 dBm

Environnemental:•

Operating temperature: 0~60C•

Operating Humidity (non condensing): 20~80%•

Storage temperature: -20~65°C•

Storage humidity: 95% Max

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Additional Documentation
All additional documentation can be downloaded from our web pages inthe support section.
Http://www.luminex.be--> Support

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